Scottish Enterprise

High growth ventures development support

£5,000 to £60,000Closes 31 Mar 2027 (139 days)ScotlandCovers 50% of costs

A grant covering up to 50% of approved costs for early-stage high-growth businesses already supported by Scottish Enterprise, to fund activities such as business planning, product development, marketing and recruiting key staff.

What it pays for

  • Innovation and R&D
  • Growth
  • Training and hiring
  • Digital

Conditions to know about

Business must be based in Scotland, already work with Scottish Enterprise through the high growth ventures or high growth company account managed service, and have strong potential for innovation and growth. Located in an area served by Scottish Enterprise (Aberdeen City and Shire, east of Scotland, Tayside, west of Scotland). No cost to apply. Funding is subject to subsidy control rules; up to 100% may apply under Minimal Financial Assistance rules in some cases. Funding available only during the current financial year; projects must be completed by 31 March 2027.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

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Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Scotland
The funder’s wording
A business is eligible if it: - is based in Scotland
You are a company or partnership
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A business is eligible if it:

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Source: Find Business Support Scotland: funding. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Innovation and R&D, Training and hiring, Digital, Growth, Scotland

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